American Council on Education

Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc to Step Down after Transformative 20 Years of Leadership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two decades of leadership, President Paul J. LeBlanc announced today that he will step down as president and CEO of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on June 30, 2024. The SNHU Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Lisa Marsh Ryerson, the current university provost, as president for a two-year term effective July 1, 2024.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two decades of leadership, President Paul J. LeBlanc announced today that he will step down as president and CEO of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on June 30, 2024.
  • "It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the president of SNHU for the past 20 years," LeBlanc said.
  • Throughout LeBlanc's tenure, SNHU was named to the "World's Fifty Most Innovative Companies" list and was the only university included.
  • Paul has not just led, but he has redefined what it means to be a true innovator in higher education.

American Council on Education Expands List of Recommended Cambridge International Exams; Approves Six Additional Subjects

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and subsequently recommended college credit for seventeen Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, including six new exams in July 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and subsequently recommended college credit for seventeen Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, including six new exams in July 2023.
  • The newly approved subjects are Business, Digital Media & Design, Geography, Global Perspectives & Research, Physics, and Travel & Tourism.
  • "It is wonderful to see the American Council on Education continue to validate the quality and integrity of Cambridge International exams," said Mark Cavone, Regional Director, Cambridge Assessment International Education, North America.
  • Cambridge International's exams underwent a review by subject matter experts from colleges and universities, as well as by a psychometrician.

Disney College Program Offers College Students and Recent Graduates the Internship Experience of a Lifetime

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for the Disney College Program just opened for the spring 2024 semester, giving college students and recent graduates a unique internship opportunity to work, learn and play at Walt Disney World.

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  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for the Disney College Program just opened for the spring 2024 semester, giving college students and recent graduates a unique internship opportunity to work, learn and play at Walt Disney World.
  • Applications for the Disney College Program are open for the spring 2024 semester.
  • Since it began more than 40 years ago, the Disney College Program has kickstarted careers for many Disney leaders, community members and industry professionals.
  • In addition to the College Program, Disney offers programs for international students and culinary students as well as internships, where college students and recent graduates can work side-by-side with industry leaders in their field of study and build upon the skills they've learned in the classroom.

Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., Announces Decision to Retire in June 2024

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024. Dr. Cornacchia is the University's first lay president and the longest-serving president in Saint Peter's history. He began his term as the 22nd president in 2007 and has had a distinguished tenure marked by transformative leadership, unwavering dedication and a fierce commitment to academic excellence and the Jesuit mission.

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  • Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024.
  • Dr. Cornacchia is the University's first lay president and the longest-serving president in Saint Peter's history.
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024.
  • Saint Peter's University is committed to ensuring a smooth transition in leadership and the comprehensive search for the 23rd president is underway.

Diversified Search Group Announces New Leadership In Education Practice

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Monday, June 26, 2023

"Over the last three years, our Education Practice has grown significantly, and it's a testament to Shelly's leadership and our tremendous team who serve as trusted advisers to some of the nation's most prestigious educational institutions," said Aileen Alexander , CEO of Diversified Search Group.

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  • "Over the last three years, our Education Practice has grown significantly, and it's a testament to Shelly's leadership and our tremendous team who serve as trusted advisers to some of the nation's most prestigious educational institutions," said Aileen Alexander , CEO of Diversified Search Group.
  • "We are delighted that Susan and Jim will be leading our highly recognized Education Practice.
  • "Since founding Storbeck Search in 2008 and through its acquisition by Diversified Search Group in 2020, I have been enormously proud of the work that my colleagues and I have accomplished together in service of higher education and independent schools.
  • His background includes leadership roles in professional development programming for Presidents, Provosts, and Chief Business Officers and teaching higher education leadership and management.

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Supports the Upward Mobility of Underrepresented Students: The Carnegie Postsecondary Commission

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

STANFORD, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the XQ Institute, today announced the members of the newly established Carnegie Postsecondary Commission .

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  • STANFORD, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the XQ Institute, today announced the members of the newly established Carnegie Postsecondary Commission .
  • The Commission will focus on scalable, affordable, career-aligned higher education models; technology-powered teaching and learning methods; pathways that blur the boundaries between secondary, postsecondary, and work; and policy ideas that promote equity and greater opportunity for low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation students.
  • Carnegie Foundation President, Dr. Tim Knowles shares, "Building more affordable, experiential and engaging pathways from high school to postsecondary education and career is essential to the American economy and democracy.
  • The Carnegie Postsecondary Commission brings together a group of extraordinary leaders together - spanning K12 and higher education - to help shape and propel the ideas that can make this happen."

WithYouWithMe Partners with GED Testing Service on Innovative Learning Insights to Boost Chances of Passing the GED

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

GED Testing Service® , jointly owned by Pearson and the American Council on Education, which operates the international GED program, has partnered with WithYouWithMe , a social impact tech company, to provide students with free access to its world-leading learning preference assessment.

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  • GED Testing Service® , jointly owned by Pearson and the American Council on Education, which operates the international GED program, has partnered with WithYouWithMe , a social impact tech company, to provide students with free access to its world-leading learning preference assessment.
  • WYWM CEO Tom Larter noted that understanding learning preference provides individuals with competitive advantage not just for the GED test – but for long-term education and employment opportunities.
  • GED Testing Service is also partnering with WithYouWithMe to launch the GED Tech Apprenticeshipä program which will support 300 GED students from diverse backgrounds into new tech careers.
  • For more information about the partnership between WithYouWithMe and GED Testing Service, please visit withyouwithme.com and GED.com.

American Council on Education Recommends College Credit for Cambridge International Exams; Expands List of Approved Subjects

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and recommended college credit for six additional Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, expanding from the five subjects that ACE recommended for credit in 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and recommended college credit for six additional Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, expanding from the five subjects that ACE recommended for credit in 2022.
  • These six new subjects are Computer Science, Environmental Management, Literature in English, Marine Science, Media Studies, and Sociology.
  • In 2022, ACE had recommended credit for the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, and Thinking Skills.
  • "We are thrilled to have the American Council on Education validate the quality of Cambridge International exams," said Mark Cavone, Regional Director, Cambridge Assessment International Education, North America.

The University of La Verne Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne will celebrate the graduates of 2023 from the five colleges during the annual commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27 on the central campus in the City of La Verne. This is the first commencement for the College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • The keynote speakers for the University of La Verne's commencement ceremonies for 2023 have been announced.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne will celebrate the graduates of 2023 from the five colleges during the annual commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27 on the central campus in the City of La Verne.
  • The events will take place at Ortmayer Stadium on the La Verne central campus and will also be broadcast live online.
  • After serving, she enrolled in the University of La Verne College of Law and graduated in 2001 as Valedictorian.

University of the People Partners with Sophia Learning to Provide Low-Cost Pathways to Degree Attainment

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

University of the People (UoPeople) today announced a partnership with Sophia Learning , an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform, to provide UoPeople students with an affordable option to complete online general education courses.

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  • University of the People (UoPeople) today announced a partnership with Sophia Learning , an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform, to provide UoPeople students with an affordable option to complete online general education courses.
  • UoPeople students can take advantage of Sophia’s subscription model of on-demand learning to increase their choices of flexible and affordable learning options.
  • “I am excited to welcome University of the People to Sophia’s growing list of impressive university partners,” said Dr. Shawna Thayer, CEO of Sophia.
  • UoPeople students can take as many Sophia courses in a month as they wish – on their own time – and can be actively enrolled in two courses at a time.